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BAGHDAD, Sept 11 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari on
Wednesday reiterated his country's keenness on closing file of the remaining
compensations that should be paid to Kuwait.
Iraq is keen on thrashing out remaining issues with Kuwait "and closing the
file of the compensations," Zebari was quoted as saying, according to a
statement released by Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
The official statement indicated that Zebari held a meeting with Executive
Director of the Compensation Commission at the United Nations Trevor Raja
"Iraq's efforts are noticeable with regard of honoring its obligations
regarding the payment of the remaining compensations," he said.
According to the statement, Raja praised Iraq's efforts for "closing the
file of the remaining compensations for Kuwait." (end)
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